The distance between Shikoku and Kushiro is around 1,548km (962 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shikoku to Kushiro by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kushiro → Shikoku if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Kushiro (KUH).
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Take the train to Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
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Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目] and then to 釧路駅前.
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Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kushiro.
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There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Kushiro by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥28,610 ($210) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Shikoku and Kushiro is around 1,548km (962 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,420km (882 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Shikoku and Kushiro by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Kushiro is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥28,610 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Kushiro is to fly which will typically cost around ¥28,610 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shikoku and Kushiro. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shikoku to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochiekimae, Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shikoku and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 16h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shikoku and Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes you can fly from Shikoku and Kushiro. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and arrive at Kushiro (KUH) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Shikoku to Kushiro. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Shikoku to Kushiro typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and and arrive into Kushiro (KUH).
The closest major airport to Kushiro is Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro. Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) (SHB) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Shikoku to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the bus to 高松空港バス乗降場 then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Kushiro is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥42,850 ($315).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 4h 25m | ¥28,610($210) | every 20 mins | 1,548km (962 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 10m | ¥42,850($315) | every 20 mins | 1,557km (967 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | ¥47,505($345) | every 20 mins | 1,710km (1,062 miles) |
Train to Okayama, Fly | 5h 50m | ¥45,725($335) | every 20 mins | 1,622km (1,008 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | ¥70,915($520) | every 20 mins | 1,891km (1,175 miles) |
Train | 16h 10m | ¥64,480($470) | every 4 hours | 2,231km (1,386 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥45,450($330) | once daily | 2,163km (1,344 miles) |
Bus to JR Namba, train | 1 day 3h | ¥53,255($390) | once daily | 2,169km (1,348 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥29,570($215) | once daily | 1,763km (1,096 miles) |
Seisan Kanko
Chugoku JR Bus Company
JR Bus Kanto
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
The following major airports near Kushiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.